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- DirectorAlan BallStarsPeter KrauseMichael C. HallFrances ConroyNate and Brenda's daughter Willa is born, but 2 months early and at only 2 lb. 4 oz., requiring a prolonged hospital stay. Nate is convinced she won't make it and insists that he can't accept it if she does and is "damaged", shaking Brenda's own confidence. Rico encourages David to sell the funeral home but instead he and Keith buy out Rico's 25% so he can start his own. David agrees to temporarily leave home, and goes to the funeral home. There he's confronted by Nathaniel about considering leaving the business and for his gayness, and is forced to fight his mysterious attacker back, then finally sees his face. Maya is returned to Brenda and Ruth has to face her own problems, until Maggie reveals Nate did see her, happily, as Brenda insisted. Claire takes up photography (of Ted) again and gets a job offer at a New York photo production company, but offers to be there for Ruth until she insists she go and unfreezes her account. Brenda gets a surprise visit from Nate, who finally shows love for his daughter, and someone else. Claire learns the company who gave the job offer has just failed, but Nate encourages her to go onto New York anyway.
- DirectorVince GilliganStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter White returns to Albuquerque one last time to secure his family's future and settle old scores.
- DirectorPeter GouldStarsBob OdenkirkJonathan BanksRhea SeehornRevelations. Regrets. RICO violations. Jimmy's worlds - and identities - converge in one final showdown.
- DirectorKen KwapisStarsRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiJenna FischerOne year later, Dunder Mifflin employees past and present reunite for a panel discussion about the documentary and to attend Dwight and Angela's wedding.
- DirectorSam EsmailStarsRami MalekCarly ChaikinPortia DoubledayElliot gets to Coney Island, and the delusion begins to slip. Mr. Robot reveals the truth.
- DirectorChris FisherStarsJim CaviezelKevin ChapmanAmy AckerFinch, Reese, Fusco and Shaw embark on one last mission to prevent Samaritan from destroying The Machine and cementing its hold over mankind.
- DirectorLawrence TrillingStarsPeter KrauseLauren GrahamDax ShepardHank and Sarah's wedding finally arrives. Amber receives help from her grandparents. Joel and Julia get a surprising phone call. Crosby and Adam come to an understanding concerning the Luncheonette.
- DirectorChris LongStarsKeri RussellMatthew RhysBrandon J. DirdenThe Jennings family face a choice that will change their lives forever.
- 2005–201454mTV-MA9.7 (500)TV EpisodeDirectorMichael Patrick KingStarsLisa KudrowLance BarberRobert Michael MorrisIn the lead up to Emmy night, Valerie attends Juna's annual party, where she receives an unexpected proposal. As the ceremony approaches, she must deal with a crisis at home and a massive bombshell.
- DirectorDJ NashStarsDavid GiuntoliRomany MalcoAllison MillerA tight-knit circle of friends is reminded that friendship is a million little things.
- DirectorRick JacobsonStarsLiam McIntyreManu BennettDustin ClareSpartacus and his outnumbered rebels make one last attempt to win freedom in an epic final battle against the Romans led by Marcus Crassus.
- DirectorJon EastStarsHarry GilbyBamshad Abedi-AminOssian PerretArmies converge in an epic, final showdown that determines the fate of a king's dream for England - and Uhtred's hope for securing his family's future.
- DirectorClark JohnsonStarsDominic WestReg E. CatheyJohn DomanCarcetti maps out a damage-control scenario with the police brass in the wake of a startling revelation from Pearlman and Daniels. Their choice: clean up the mess...or hide the dirt.
- DirectorMichael WaxmanStarsKyle ChandlerConnie BrittonAimee TeegardenWith the decision to close the East Dillon Football program speculation runs wild on two fronts. Will the Lions be able to win State and go out in a blaze of glory; and will Coach Taylor agree to return to coach the Dillion Panthers and a super team with the best of both schools? Tami's PA job offer adds conflict in the Taylor home as does a new development with Matt & Julie. Meanwhile Tim Riggins and Tyra talk seriously about their futures and Luke & Becky clear the air.
- DirectorBaran bo OdarStarsSebastian RudolphLouis HofmannDietrich HollinderbäumerClaudia reveals to Adam how everything is connected and how he can destroy the knot.
- DirectorEdward Allen BerneroStarsCoby BellNia LongMolly PriceThe police house is under grenade and gun attack by Marcel Hollis's crew, and he escapes from custody. The building is evacuated, with Munroe and Cruz inadvertently left behind upstairs, trapped by rubble and fire.
- DirectorClark JohnsonStarsMichael ChiklisCatherine DentPaula GarcésAs Vic hopes his immunity deal will help keep his family together, and Shane takes extreme measures to keep his pregnant wife from being charged with murder, Dutch finds he's a suspect in the disappearance of a teenage serial killer's mother.
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowPhoebe races Ross to the airport in a bid to stop Rachel from leaving for Paris. Monica and Chandler pack up their apartment ahead of their move to their new house, and Joey buys Chandler a new chick and duck as a leaving present.
- DirectorAdam ArkinStarsTimothy OlyphantNick SearcyJere BurnsRaylan is captured by the authorities, but Art reluctantly lets him go and puts him back on the case. Avery gets to Ava and questions her about his missing money, but she winds up leading Boyd straight to them.
- DirectorDick MartinStarsBob NewhartMary FrannPeter ScolariJapanese investors buy everything in town except the Stratford Inn and convert the town into a giant golf course.
- DirectorTerry MatalasStarsAaron StanfordAmanda SchullTodd StashwickWhen all hope is lost, Cole must complete his cycle so that his younger self will one day arrive at the end with the answer.
- DirectorMimi LederStarsJustin TherouxAmy BrennemanChristopher EcclestonNora wishes to step into Dr. Eden and Dr. Bekker's machine. What are the consequences?
- DirectorMark MylodStarsNicholas BraunBrian CoxKieran CulkinAhead of the final board meeting on the Waystar-Gojo Deal, Kendall and Shiv try to shore up their opposing interests...and get a fix on the whereabouts of a physically and emotionally bruised Roman.
- DirectorNathan FielderStarsNathan FielderWilliam HeathCornelius LaddNathan attempts to help a Bill Gates impersonator reunite with his long-lost love.
- DirectorMichael SchurStarsAmy PoehlerAziz AnsariNick OffermanAs the team gathers one final time before they go their separate ways, we look 10 years into the future for each team member.
- DirectorMichael SpillerStarsKatherine HeiglSarah ChalkeBen LawsonOn a special day for the Mularkey family, Tully reflects on decades of work, love, grief, and joy alongside her best friend. Kate faces the unknown.
- DirectorAmy Sherman-PalladinoStarsRachel BrosnahanAlex BorsteinMichael ZegenThe last episode of the series.
- DirectorKurt SutterStarsCharlie HunnamKatey SagalMark Boone JuniorSAMCRO president Jax Teller takes the final steps towards fulfilling his father's legacy.
- DirectorOle Christian MadsenStarsAntony StarrIvana MilicevicUlrich ThomsenProctor has to deal with an angry brotherhood, Calvin faces Kurt, while Hood and Veronica come to a big realization.
- DirectorStephen CraggStarsViola DavisBilly BrownJack FalaheeAnnalise discovers there's a surprise witness that threatens her case. Meanwhile, Connor tries to persuade the K3 to go along with a new plan. Elsewhere, a lie between Frank and Bonnie threatens their relationship as the killer is finally revealed.
- DirectorRuben FleischerStarsBen FeldmanLauren AshColton DunnThe employees celebrate the past, present and future of Cloud 9.
- DirectorStephen FalkStarsChris GeereAya CashDesmin BorgesOn the day of their wedding, Jimmy and Gretchen grapple with the meaning of marriage.
- DirectorMark TinkerStarsDennis FranzMark-Paul GosselaarGordon ClappAs he begins his new job as squad commander, Sipowicz disobeys orders and keeps a murder investigation open... even though a Japanese man with diplomatic immunity has confessed to the crime.
- DirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoBernadette and Wolowitz leave their kids for the first time; Penny and Leonard try to keep a secret; Sheldon and Amy stick together; and Koothrappali makes a new friend, as the gang travels together into an uncharted future.
- DirectorMichael SchurStarsKristen BellWilliam Jackson HarperJameela JamilMichael works with the Joint Council of Afterlife Affairs to smooth out kinks in the system. Jason and Tahani move on. Eleanor tries to influence Chidi.
- DirectorHiro MuraiStarsDonald GloverBrian Tyree HenryLaKeith StanfieldEarn, Al and Van try to support a black-owned sushi restaurant. Darius has a sensory deprivation session.
- DirectorDeclan LowneyStarsJason SudeikisHannah WaddinghamJeremy SwiftSeries finale. AFC Richmond play their final match of the season.
- 2009–201527mTV-Y9.4 (6.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorRob SchrabStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiAs their sixth year at Greendale draws to a close, Abed asks everyone to imagine pitching a TV show about what they would do in season seven.
- DirectorRay McKinnonStarsAden YoungAbigail SpencerJ. Smith-CameronDaniel begins to appreciate his progress as he realizes what his new life may look like. The old life is quickly disappearing for Teddy, who knows change is unavoidable. Jon debriefs Janet and Amantha on what he has learned about Daniel's case.
- DirectorClaire ScanlonStarsAndy SambergStephanie BeatrizTerry CrewsThe squad takes stock of their eight years together and look towards their future.
- DirectorAaron KorshStarsGabriel MachtRick HoffmanSarah RaffertyAs the firm faces potential destruction, the partners must go all-in to save it.
- DirectorTerry MatalasStarsPatrick StewartJeri RyanMichelle HurdIn a desperate last stand, Jean-Luc Picard and generations of crews both old and new fight together to save the galaxy from the greatest threat they've ever faced.
- DirectorLesli Linka GlatterStarsClaire DanesCosta RoninLinus RoacheTensions rise and truths are revealed in this explosive series finale.
- DirectorKevin CarlinStarsLeah PurcellKatrina MilosevicRobbie MagasivaIn Wentworth's final hours the survivors of the prison explosion try and make their way to safety as Lou's plan comes to a head. Wentworth's staff and inmates look to their futures as the prison lays in ruins before them.
- DirectorSteve FranksStarsJames Roday RodriguezDulé HillTimothy OmundsonShawn and Gus help Detective Lassiter enlist the help of Henry and Woody to solve the murder of a real estate executive. Meanwhile, Shawn struggles with a life decision.
- StarsLuis Gerardo MéndezMariana TreviñoJesús ZavalaThe league title is one match away, and the club is on the edge of destruction. Chava and Isabel have to seek for the most unthinkable resources to try to save Los Cuervos and bring the hurricane to an ease.
- 2013–202043mTV-149.4 (3.2K)TV EpisodeDirectorKevin TancharoenStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenChloe BennetThe final fight against the Chronicoms begins. A familiar face returns.
- DirectorRandy ZiskStarsTony ShalhoubTraylor HowardJason Gray-StanfordA videotaped clue from Trudy provides Monk with the clues he needs to solve her murder - but he has very little time to catch her killer while finding out what poisoned him.
- DirectorDavid ChaseStarsJames GandolfiniEdie FalcoMichael ImperioliTony and his family have to stay in hiding until Phil Leotardo is dealt with. His family doesn't like the lifestyle they have been forced to adopt. AJ and Meadow move onto the next step in their lives. Tony confronts Junior one last time.
- DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie CrookTim's world is rocked when Dawn turns up at the office to say hello. Despite a stern warning from Gareth and wise words from Keith in Accounts, Tim can't help but get his hopes up again. Meanwhile, David Brent has been using the services of a dating agency and, in between making celebrity appearances in nightclubs, he meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women. The office Christmas party kicks off like any other but there are a few surprises in store...
- DirectorDavid MandelStarsJulia Louis-DreyfusAnna ChlumskyTony HaleThe nominating fight between Selina and her rivals reaches its climax, as their race comes to an historic finish.
- DirectorMackenzie CrookStarsMackenzie CrookToby JonesAlexa DaviesAs Kate moves onto Toni's houseboat allowing Toni to move in with her father, Lance and Andy call a truce with Art and Paul, allowing them to excavate the potentially valuable field. Thanks to Veronica, Andy and Becky can buy the cottage but the pursuit of treasure still proves to be elusive to the group.
- 2015–201942mTV-149.3 (375)TV EpisodeDirectorMartin PasettaStarsRachel BloomVincent Rodriguez IIIDonna Lynne ChamplinThe cast performs musical highlights from the series.
- DirectorSanford BookstaverStarsMatt BomerTim DeKayWillie GarsonNeal will need a little helping hand with his latest heist, and the FBI agent will take part in the dangerous con during "Au Revoir."
- DirectorMichael EnglerStarsHugh BonnevilleLaura CarmichaelJim CarterMary endeavors to build bridges with her sister while Edith's secret continues to pose a threat. As Henry settles into the role of husband and stepfather, finding his place at Downton proves more difficult.
- DirectorHarry BradbeerStarsPhoebe Waller-BridgeOlivia ColmanAndrew ScottAs the wedding draws nearer, the relationship between Fleabag and the Priest becomes more intense - but how will it be resolved?
- DirectorAndrew CividinoDan LevyStarsEugene LevyCatherine O'HaraDan LevyDavid stresses out over the rain on his wedding day, but his family makes it right.
- DirectorJulie PlecStarsPaul WesleyIan SomerhalderKat GrahamWith the fate of Mystic Falls at stake, Stefan and Damon must fight their greatest enemy for one last battle.
- DirectorAnthony ByrneStarsCillian MurphyNatasha O'KeeffePaul AndersonAs the clouds of the coming storm gather, Tommy Shelby faces the consequences of his experiences and his actions
- DirectorMark SchwahnStarsJames LaffertyBethany Joy LenzSophia BushIn the final chapter of One Tree Hill, the tenth anniversary of Tric brings old faces and new possibilities for the Tree Hill family. To celebrate the 10th anniversary they host a concert at Tric that includes Gavin Degraw. Julian buys Brooke's childhood home for them to live in. Nathan and Haley celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary.
- DirectorMatthew WeinerStarsJon HammElisabeth MossVincent KartheiserDon's journey ends in California with Anna's niece, Stephanie, where he contemplates his future. Roger decides to marry Megan's mother, Marie. Joan has a business proposition for Peggy, who is coming to terms with her feelings for Stan.
- DirectorJeff McCrackenStarsBen SavageWilliam DanielsBetsy RandleAs all the friends say goodbye to each other they all make one last stop to Mr. Feeny's Classroom for their last goodbye to Mr.Feeny where he gives them his very last piece of advice.
- DirectorJulie AndemStarsIman MeskiniIna SvenningdalJosefine Frida PettersenThe point of view of several of the recurring characters are shown, and their lives are explored in the week leading up to Sana's party for Eid.
- DirectorJeremy WebbStarsJamie BellSeth NumrichDaniel HenshallThe fate of the Culper ring is revealed. The war for American independence ends and America struggles to begin.
- DirectorBrad SilberlingStarsGina RodriguezAndrea NavedoYael GrobglasJane (Gina Rodriguez) and Rafael (Justin Baldoni) are finally getting ready for their big day, but Rafael's desire to help Jane's writing dream lands him in trouble. Xo (Andrea Navedo) and Rogelio (Jaime Camil) must tell the family about their decision, and not everyone takes it well. Meanwhile, Petra (Yael Grobglas) struggles with her emotions.
- DirectorNash EdgertonStarsScott RyanChika YasumuraKenny GrahamIf nothing ends, what begins?
- DirectorSterlin HarjoStarsDevery JacobsD'Pharaoh Woon-A-TaiLane FactorLove you, B*tch.
- DirectorJoss WhedonStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonEmma Caulfield FordAfter killing Caleb, Buffy conceives a plan to defeat the First once and for all. Willow invokes a magic spell that alters the ancient Slayer spell and gives Buffy the allies she needs to fight the Uber-Vamp army. An epic battle ensues and several good friends are lost. At the end, Buffy faces a completely new problem -- one she's glad to have.
- DirectorJ.H. WymanStarsAnna TorvJoshua JacksonJasika NicoleAs the Observers close in, Walter and September desperately work to complete the plan, but one obstacle after another hinders their progress.
- DirectorShin Won-hoStarsJo Jung-SukYoo Yeon-seokJung Kyung-hoA series of tough choices and sudden crises keeps life at the hospital as busy as ever. Through it all, the five friends continue to follow their hearts.
- DirectorRod HolcombStarsNoah WyleLaura InnesSherry StringfieldAs Carter prepares to open a new facility for the underprivileged, some old friends/colleagues gather. Rachel Greene, Mark Greene's daughter, applies for an internship at County.
- DirectorEagle EgilssonStarsMaggie QShane WestLyndsy FonsecaFrustrated that MDK is still active, Nikita decides to end it her way. Leaving Michael and the team behind, Nikita takes Alex on the road to exact revenge. Nikita and Alex capture Jones and force him to reveal the names of the rest of the members of MDK. Armed with the information, Nikita goes down a dark path that may ultimately cost her soul. Michael tracks her down and must get her to surrender before the military opens fire and kills her. However, Nikita isn't one to give up on a fight, leading her to make a shocking decision.
- DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonNucky visits Gillian, Luciano and Lansky deal with Narcisse and young Nucky faces a turning point. In Chicago, Capone prepares to face trial and in New York Margaret becomes a stock operator a la Joe Kennedy. Scores are made and settled.
- DirectorMichael DinnerStarsFred SavageDan LauriaAlley MillsAfter catching Winnie kissing another guy and losing all his money and his car in a poker game, Kevin decides to head back home to his parents.
- DirectorAlan PoulStarsJeff DanielsEmily MortimerJohn Gallagher Jr.The team looks forward as they mourn the loss of a coworker.
- DirectorMichael EnglerStarsLaura LinneyOliver PlattGabriel BassoSeries finale. Adam fulfills one of Cathy's wishes.
- DirectorJames BamfordStarsStephen AmellDavid RamseyRick GonzalezThe final events in the story of the Green Arrow.
- DirectorRicky GervaisStarsRicky GervaisTom BasdenTony WayAn interview with a sick child hits Tony hard. Later, he makes a decision about Lisa's insurance money and joins his friends at the town fair.
- DirectorBill D'EliaStarsJames SpaderJohn LarroquetteChristian ClemensonBefore Alan and Denny go to the Supreme Court, they must fight an injunction to keep them from getting married to each other. Meanwhile, religious differences could threaten Shirley and Carl's upcoming wedding.
- 2016–201833mTV-MA9.2 (862)TV EpisodeDirectorDavid Gordon GreenStarsDanny McBrideWalton GogginsDale DickeyThe school year comes to a startling end.
- DirectorMichael LangeStarsClark DukeScott Michael FosterSpencer GrammerIn the finale, the KTs fight to save their house from demolition.
- DirectorKate SaxonStarsMo SesayBrian PettiferWill BrownMorse's investigation into a number of untimely death notices in the Oxford Mail takes him to a series of funerals, then behind the curtain at a funeral directors', before forcing him to confront his own mortality.
- DirectorDavid ShoreStarsHugh LaurieOmar EppsRobert Sean LeonardTreating a drug addict patient results in House examining his life, his future and confronting his own personal demons.
- DirectorDavid FrazeeStarsTyler StentifordJack KnightTattiawna JonesThe team tracks down the bomber who has been causing panic around town. He is a former psychiatrist and has strapped a vest of bombs to himself.
- DirectorGreg BeemanKevin FairStarsTom WellingErica DuranceCassidy FreemanThe story of Clark Kent culminates in this two-hour series finale as Clark takes the last step to becoming the Man of Steel.
- DirectorPaolo BarzmanStarsMelanie ScrofanoTim RozonDominique Provost-ChalkleyBig feelings and bigger decisions are revealed when a new witch makes herself known in Purgatory.
- DirectorWill SharpeStarsOlivia ColmanJulian BarrattDaniel RigbyThe unconventional dark comedy ends by breaking with traditional narrative form, stepping away from the present to remember Shun's arrival at a happier time and giving the characters the freedom to decide their own fate.
- 2013–201530mTV-MA9.1 (87)TV EpisodeDirectorMiguel ArtetaStarsLaurie MetcalfAlex BorsteinNiecy NashSeries finale. As the staff try to stave off the closure of Billy Barnes, DiDi makes a last-ditch effort to save the ward. Jenna tries to weasel her way out of a hastily made offer. Patsy is intrigued by Margueritte's revelation during a secret-sharing session. After a ruse is exposed, Dawn inadvertently sets in motion a chaotic chain of events that seals the fate of the ward.
- DirectorAlonso AlvarezStarsDamson IdrisCarter HudsonSergio Peris-MenchetaFranklin is decimated. Teddy moves to secure his future. The family fractures.
- DirectorKen TopolskyStarsScott WolfMatthew FoxNeve CampbellDuring a family dinner at the restaurant, Bailey, Julia and Claudia all announce their plans to leave town to start over. It starts a wave of tension and arguments over their priorities. Later though, Charlie has a surprising revelation of his own when he tells them that he has decided to sell the house and split the money between them to pursue their own dreams. After thinking about it, the rest of the siblings agree and decide to move on and let go of their past for good. Griffin also decides that it's time for him to move out of the Salinger garage and into a place of his own. With everyone leaving town, Charlie makes Luke the new partner in his furniture factory to support him, Daphne, and little Diana, while Charlie and Kirsten, expecting their first child, move into a new house with Owen to start anew and set the next stage for their new lives together.
- DirectorChris KellyStarsHeléne YorkeDrew TarverMolly ShannonWhile Pat and Streeter strategize how best to broach difficult conversations with her kids, Cary reaches a breaking point in his quest to win an award and Brooke takes a risk.
- 1987–19941h 45mTV-PG9.1 (9.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorWinrich KolbeStarsPatrick StewartJonathan FrakesLeVar BurtonCapt. Picard finds himself shifting continually into the past, future and present and must use that to discover a threat to humanity's existence.
- DirectorMichael LennoxStarsSaoirse-Monica JacksonNicola CoughlanJamie-Lee O'DonnellErin and Orla's joint 18th birthday, threatens to be overshadowed. Meanwhile the family try to get their heads around the outcome of the vote, the friends realize that they are not ready for what the future holds.
- DirectorRoxann DawsonStarsJames FrancoMaggie GyllenhaalChris BauerBig changes come to The Deuce as Gene sees opportunity in the city's public health crisis; Vincent looks to get out from under the mob's thumb and makes peace with Abby; Candy makes a critical choice in her relationship with Hank.
- DirectorAndrés BaizStarsPedro PascalDamián AlcázarAlberto AmmannDavid and Peña are in a race against each other to find Pallomari. Peña makes a serious decision about the future of his career.
- 2013–20191h 29m9.1 (2.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMark A. BurleyStarsTaylor SchillingNatasha LyonneUzo AdubaTearful farewells, emotional tributes, new beginnings. Say goodbye to the women of Litchfield in the series finale.
- DirectorDavid PaymerStarsRachel BilsonJaime KingCress WilliamsWhen Zoe makes an important decision, Wade tries to take care of everything before the baby is born.
- DirectorRobert Duncan McNeillStarsZachary LeviYvonne StrahovskiJoshua GomezChuck enlists the help of his family, friends, and even the employees of the Buy More to stop Nicholas Quinn from destroying everything they have.
- DirectorJames BurrowsStarsTed DansonKirstie AlleyRhea PerlmanWoody embarks on his new life as City Councilman. Norm embarks on his new life as civil servant as Woody pulled some strings to get him an accounting job at City Hall. And Rebecca and Sam embark on their new relationships... possibly. Don asks Rebecca to marry him. Will her regular "I've got to marry a rich man" impulse makes her say no? And after seeing her win an ACE Cable Award on television, Sam makes the decision to get in touch with Diane. Sam lies to her about how happy he is in his life, and he suspects that she too is lying about how happy her married life is. But only a visit by Diane to Boston may make both realize what they want in life, which specifically for Sam can be summed up by a comment from Norm: "You can never be unfaithful to your one true love". Cheers.
- DirectorTucker GatesStarsVera FarmigaFreddie HighmoreMax ThieriotNorman Bates comes home.